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Celebrate Day of the Dead in Cambridge. Photo courtesy of Harvard Peabody Museum
Celebrate Day of the Dead in Cambridge. Photo courtesy of Harvard Peabody Museum
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Halloween may be over but don't put those costumes away just yet; Anime Boston is back for a weekend of cosplay fun at the Museum of Science. Why not don a kilt for a traditional Scottish fest at the Scottish Ceilildh or decorate sugar skulls at this Dia de los Muertos Family Celebration? If you're feeling charitable, be sure to check out Create the Change Day and make a difference with Project Giving Kids.

There's a lot to enjoy on the stage, too, from Willy Wonka to Cinderella to dragon puppets. Have fun out there!

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Anime Boston

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In collaboration with Anime Boston, the Museum offers family-friendly activities, presentations, and more exploring the the art and pageantry of anime. READ MORE

Raccoon Tales

Brookline
"Raccoon Tales" features three humorous vignettes inspired by Native American just-so stories: "How the Fox and the Raccoon Trick Each Other," "Why the Blue Jay is Blue and the Gray Wolf Isn’t," and "Why the Bear has a Stumpy Tail." READ MORE

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

Boston
Roald Dahl’s timeless musical story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. READ MORE

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

Lexington
Originally presented as a television extravaganza, this famous fairy tale has been re-fashioned and set to music by two great masters of the musical. READ MORE
The Dragon King is an eye-catching puppet show. Photo courtesy of Tanglewood Marionettes
The Dragon King is an eye-catching puppet show. Photo courtesy of Tanglewood Marionettes

Things to Do Saturday

Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Family Celebration at the Peabody Museum

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Live music, Oaxacan wood carving, and festive decorations help to make this a joyful event designed to remember and welcome back the spirits of loved ones. READ MORE

Scottish Ceilildh

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Enjoy an evening of Scottish music, performances of highland and Scottish country dances, snacks, raffles, and easy country dances for all. READ MORE

Snow Leopard Day at Stone Zoo

Stoneham
On Saturday, November 2, guests are invited to learn more about these striking felines at the education station and hear from zookeepers about the snow leopards that call Stone Zoo home. READ MORE

Kids' Show: Tanglewood Marionettes presents The Dragon King

Brookline
An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, Tanglewood Marionettes’ latest production tells the tale of a wise Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea to seek the Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. READ MORE

Nuts about Squirrels

Mattapan
As they enjoy the crisp fall air and the colorful leaves, kids can scamper around looking for squirrel food, building nests, and doing other squirrely activities. READ MORE
Matt Heaton rocks in Somerville. Photo by Andy Cambria
Matt Heaton rocks in Somerville. Photo by Andy Cambria

Things to Do Sunday

Genesis Battlegreen Run

Lexington
Since its inception in 1996, the Genesis Battlegreen Run has been established as one of the most popular road race events in New England. READ MORE

Matt Heaton at the Burren

Somerville
Matt Heaton plays a dance filled set in the Burren back room with the full food and drink menu available.  READ MORE

Minni ComicShop

Boston
Add some animation to your day with the ComicShop workshop, an all-call for cartoonists young and younger alike. READ MORE

Fall Feathered Friends

Mattapan
Take a journey to some of the most magical places at the BNC, discovering along the way the resident and migrating feathery friends. Learn how to use field marks, habitat, behavior, and song as aids in identifying different birds. Kids can also make bird feeders to take home. The November 3rd program will be delivered in Spanish   READ MORE

Create The Change Day

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Kids, teens and families are invited to join Project Giving Kids to make a difference by assembling hygiene kits for people in need, crafting toys for shelter animals, writing notes of inspiration, and more. READ MORE

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